The Dark Side of Rush Hour: End of Daylight Saving Time Creates Road Risks
Remember to set your clocks back an hour this Sunday, November 6. As we “fall back” and adjust to the time change, it’s also important to take into account how the evening rush hour commute changes with the earlier onset of dusk. Studies show increased risk of evening traffic accidents in the days following the end of daylight saving time, primarily due to poorer visibility during the evening drive home.
According to U.S. Census data, some 39% of Georgia commuters have one-way commute times of 30 minutes or longer, making it a sure bet that some of the ride home may be in darkness. Get a carpool partner so you have an extra set of eyes to help you negotiate through traffic. Or consider riding transit so you don’t have to do the driving. Not only can these commute options be safer than going it alone, they can also help you save big bucks on commute costs. And if you’re a bicycle commuter or a walker, be sure that you have the right gear to make yourself visible to other commuters.
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